Installing glass display cases to protect the three thrones of the Nguyen Dynasty.

On June 1st, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum installed protective glass cases for three Nguyen Dynasty royal thrones currently on display. Among these, the most noteworthy is the national treasure - the throne of Emperor Duy Tan.

The national treasure - the throne of Emperor Duy Tan - is displayed in a protective glass case.

The Duy Tan Emperor's throne is made of wood, gilded and painted, specially crafted for Emperor Duy Tan – the 11th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty who ascended the throne at the young age of 7.

The throne is small in size, but it holds profound historical, cultural, and artistic value, and is also a symbol of the authority of the former monarchy.

National treasure - Emperor Duy Tan's throne before being placed in a protective glass case.

The throne was crafted based on the fundamental principles of the Nguyen Dynasty's court regulations regarding the manufacture of artifacts.

The throne is decorated with a main motif of a five-clawed dragon. The dragon figures on the throne are depicted in various positions and poses, expressing different states.

On the armrest, the dragon's head is held high, the carving simple yet robust.

On December 31, 2024, the Prime Minister issued a decision recognizing 33 national treasures (13th batch, 2024), including the Duy Tan Emperor's throne.

The dragons on the throne base are carved in relief, exuding majesty, combined with the image of a phoenix representing a sublime and fulfilling posture. Depending on the position and style, the decorative patterns on the throne employ techniques such as painting, gilding, relief carving, or openwork carving, showcasing the richness and diversity of wood carving art as well as the skillful hands of the artisans.

The Duy Tan Emperor's throne is a precious artifact dating back to the early 20th century. On December 31, 2024, the Prime Minister issued a decision recognizing 33 national treasures (batch 13, 2024), including the Duy Tan Emperor's throne.

Two gilded thrones from the Nguyen Dynasty are on display at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

In addition, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum also displays two gilded thrones from the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh (1916-1925), which are now also placed in protective glass cases.

According to Mr. Ngo Van Minh, Director of the Hue Imperial Antiquities Museum, except for large artifacts such as the royal bed and the palanquin of Emperor Bao Dai, which cannot be displayed in glass cases, most treasures and valuable artifacts displayed in the museum have always been placed in protective glass cases.

The installation of glass display cases aims to prevent the risk of damage to the artifacts, ensuring the safety of the Nguyen Dynasty treasures when they are displayed open to the public.

VAN THANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/lap-tu-kinh-bao-ve-3-ngai-vua-trieu-nguyen-post797742.html